What is RIC II Hadrian 848f (dupondius)?

RIC II Hadrian 848f (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 848f (dupondius).

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 848f (dupondius)?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste Hadrians mit Lorbeerkranz nach rechts. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Cappadocia mit Modell des Berges Argaeus und Standarte nach links stehend. with the inscription CAPPA-DOCIA / S - C.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 848f (dupondius)?

RIC II Hadrian 848f (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.37g, diameter 25mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Hadrian Dupondius, Cappadocia reverse (RIC II 848f)

Obverse

Reverse

Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum, Braunschweig

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 848f (dupondius)

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

134 AD-138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.37g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P

Drapierte Büste Hadrians mit Lorbeerkranz nach rechts.

Reverse

CAPPA-DOCIA / S - C

Cappadocia mit Modell des Berges Argaeus und Standarte nach links stehend.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 848f (dupondius) is a dupondius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Cappadocia mit Modell des Berges Argaeus und Standarte nach links stehend.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.37g, 25mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Hadrian 848f (dupondius)?: RIC II Hadrian 848f (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 848f (dupondius).
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 848f (dupondius)?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste Hadrians mit Lorbeerkranz nach rechts. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Cappadocia mit Modell des Berges Argaeus und Standarte nach links stehend. with the inscription CAPPA-DOCIA / S - C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 848f (dupondius)?: RIC II Hadrian 848f (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.37g, diameter 25mm, die axis 12 h, struck.